Alaska Nanny Tax Calculator
Estimate your total employer costs for hiring a nanny in Alaska. Enter your nanny's pay below for a personalized tax breakdown.
Alaska employer tax rates at a glance
Social Security
6.2%
employer share
Medicare
1.45%
employer share
FUTA
0.6%
on first $7,000
AK SUTA
1% - 5.4%
2026 range across employers
Key facts for Alaska household employers
- Minimum wage: $7.25/hour. That is the federal floor, because the state's own rate does not cover nannies. (compare nationwide)
- No state income tax, simpler payroll
- Alaska's $14.00/hour minimum does not cover nannies. The federal $7.25/hour floor applies.
- No disability insurance requirement
Alaska nanny tax FAQ
How does the calculator estimate Alaska nanny taxes?
It adds up everything you owe as the employer in Alaska, on top of your nanny's wages.
- Federal FICA: 15.3% combined, split between you and your nanny
- Federal FUTA: 0.6% effective on the first $7,000
- Alaska SUTA: 1% - 5.4%
Alaska has no state income tax, disability or paid family leave programs affecting household payroll, which keeps this simpler than in many other states. Figures are 2026 rates and use the 2026 FICA threshold of $3,000.
Does Alaska require state income tax withholding from a nanny's paycheck?
No. Alaska has no state income tax, so there is nothing to withhold and no state return for your nanny to file.
- You still owe the federal baseline: FICA, FUTA and Schedule H
- Alaska unemployment insurance still applies on the employer side
What's the minimum hourly rate I can pay a nanny in Alaska?
At least $7.25 an hour for a nanny in Alaska.
- Alaska has its own minimum wage of $14.00/hour, but it does not cover nannies, so the federal floor governs instead
- Some cities and counties may set a higher floor, so check your locality before you set a rate
- Overtime is 1.5x pay for hours over 40 in a week, under the FLSA
- Live-in nannies are exempt from FLSA overtime, but not from minimum wage
AS 23.10.055
Does Alaska add disability or paid family leave premiums?
No. Alaska does not require state disability insurance or paid family leave for household employees.
- Your obligations are the federal baseline: FICA, FUTA and Schedule H
- Alaska state unemployment insurance still applies on the employer side
Why does my Alaska nanny's net pay differ from the calculator total?
Because they answer different questions. The calculator's employer total is what leaves your account; net pay is what lands in your Alaska nanny's.
- Federal FICA: 6.2% Social Security plus 1.45% Medicare, so 7.65% off the top
- Any federal income tax your nanny chose to have withheld
Your own share, the employer FICA match plus FUTA and SUTA, sits on top of gross pay rather than coming out of it.
This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Actual tax obligations may vary. Always verify current rates with your state's tax agency or consult a qualified tax professional.
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